Join Rockland Community College (RCC) in celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an exciting schedule of events from April 15 through May 1. RCC has organized a wide variety of activities as well as virtual documentaries and recordings to engage students, families, faculty, and staff. All events are free and open to the public. This year's theme, "Embracing Heritage, Celebrating Cultures," is reflected throughout the festivities.
For this year's celebration, the committee will host multiple fun and engaging events, including a presentation on “The Impact of AAPI on American professional Wrestling,” Book Talks on Solo Leveling (Comic) and The Memory Police (Fiction), workshops on “Getting to Know Chopsticks” and “Make Your Own Origami.” We will also bring back our popular “Pop-Up Stands for Asian Treats.” Starting from the third week of April to the second week of May, the RCC Cafeteria will offer delicious Asian & Pacific Islander cuisines. Most importantly, we will pay tribute to Dr. Liya Li, who has been teaching and serving at RCC for 30 years and co-chaired the committee for the first celebration in 2005. Please visit the following website for more details and for a complete calendar of events.
Tuesday, April 22, 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
Getting to Know Chopsticks!
Chopsticks play an important part in Asian cuisines. But did you know that chopsticks come in different shapes? Asian descents use different kinds of chopsticks for different functions and Asian cuisines. Come and learn the differences between Korean, Japanese, and Chinese chopsticks by playing a game. https://sunyrockland.edu/event/getting-to-know-chopsticks/
Tuesday, April 29, 12:30 pm – 1:25 pm
Book Talk on The Memory Police (Fiction)
The Memory Police was shortlisted for the Booker International Prize 2020. Critics praised Yoko Ogawa for her brilliant writing style. You are invited to read it with us and join us for a discussion during this book talk event. Light refreshments will be served. https://sunyrockland.edu/event/book-talk-on-the- memory-police-fiction/
Wednesday, April 30, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Personal Journey of Dr. Liya Li
Our beloved English Full Professor Dr. Liya Li, who has been teaching and serving at RCC for 30 years, is planning for her retirement. Dr. Li was the founder of the Asian Pacific Islander Heritage month committee and had served as its chair for many years. Come and join the faculty giving tribute to Dr. Li, who will share her personal stories with us. Food and drink will be served. https://sunyrockland.edu/event/personal-journey-of-dr-liya-li/
Thursday, May 1, 12:15 pm – 12:35 pm
Pop-Up Asian Treats Stands (Part 2)
Come and try different Asian treats and guess their origins! https://sunyrockland.edu/event/pop-up-asian-treats-stand-2/
Thursday, May 1, 12:30 pm – 1:25 pm
The Impact of AAPI on American Professional Wrestling
Recently, many of the biggest storylines on WWE television have revolved around the lineage of Tongan and Samoans. Come listen to Professor Kris Dougherty discussing the impact of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in professional American wrestling! https://sunyrockland.edu/event/the-impact-of-aapi-on-american-professional-wrestling/
For more information visit this link https://sunyrockland.edu/media/asian-pacific-islander-heritage/.
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